Communication Basics Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Communication skills lesson 6: Part 1 test: what communication is · Set 652 · 40 questions

Communication tip (Who, how, and did it work?): Find the topic of the question: parts of a message, types of communication, body language, written notes or barriers. Use that lesson’s tip: sender → message → channel → receiver → feedback; spoken, non-verbal, written or visual; words and body should match; who, what, when, where; find the barrier, then fix it. Read every option before you choose.

1. 1.True or false: “a shrug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “a bar chart” is visual communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) saying who it is from (b) adding date and time (c) checking the spelling (d) missing key details
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.🗂️ Which type of communication is a thumbs-up? (a) spoken (verbal) (b) written (c) visual (d) non-verbal
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) short forms like “IDK” (b) honking traffic (c) big words for a toddler (d) too much slang
7. 7.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) too many emojis (b) messy, rushed writing (c) reading it once more (d) writing in ALL CAPS
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a text message (b) the reply sent back (c) a handwritten letter (d) a phone call
9. 9.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
10. 10.📡 Which of these is the message? (a) a nod meaning “got it” (b) the idea being shared (c) the person who listens (d) the person who speaks
11. 11.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
12. 12.✂️ Your message is very long and confusing. What helps? (a) no full stops (b) harder words (c) more capital letters (d) short sentences
13. 13.True or false: “feeling too shy to talk” is an emotional barrier. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an answer to the sender (b) a thumbs-up in return (c) the reply sent back (d) the person who speaks
15. 15.📱 Your friend keeps checking his phone while you talk. What is getting in the way? (a) a distraction (b) a language barrier (c) a weak network (d) a closed door
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a letter to Nani (b) nodding your head (c) a wave goodbye (d) a smile
17. 17.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: short, clear sentences? (a) poor writing habit (b) clear writing habit
18. 18.True or false: “crossing your arms” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.😊 Communicating without words — with your face, hands and posture — is… (a) non-verbal (b) written (c) visual (d) verbal
20. 20.🧱 Which of these is a language barrier? (a) being very angry (b) too much slang (c) feeling too shy to talk (d) not trusting the speaker
21. 21.✏️ Which of these is a poor writing habit? (a) checking the spelling (b) no name at the end (c) adding date and time (d) neat handwriting
22. 22.🗂️ Which of these is visual communication? (a) a note in the diary (b) an email (c) nodding your head (d) a map
23. 23.🧱 Which barrier to communication is upset after a fight? (a) a physical barrier (b) an emotional barrier (c) a language barrier
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
25. 25.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) short forms like “IDK” (b) a loud drill outside (c) feeling very nervous (d) too much slang
26. 26.🔠 Why avoid writing a whole message in CAPITAL LETTERS? (a) it looks neat (b) it feels like shouting (c) it is too quiet (d) it saves time
27. 27.📡 Which part of communication is the writer of a note? (a) the message (b) the channel (c) the receiver (d) the sender
28. 28.✏️ Which of these is a clear writing habit? (a) slang to elders (b) no greeting at all (c) too many emojis (d) checking the spelling
29. 29.True or false: “a shrug” is visual communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “a traffic light” is spoken (verbal) communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a high five
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a map (b) a no-entry symbol (c) a frown (d) a picture timetable
34. 34.📝 Meera sticks a note on the fridge for Mum: “At Diya’s, back at 6.” Who is the sender? (a) Diya (b) Meera (c) the fridge (d) Mum
35. 35.🧱 Which of these is a physical barrier? (a) honking traffic (b) fear of being laughed at (c) an unknown language (d) local words they lack
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.✏️ Clear or poor writing habit: slang to elders? (a) clear writing habit (b) poor writing habit
39. 39.📝 Is this a clear note or an unclear note? “Sir, I was absent on Monday. May I get the maths homework? — Tara, 5A” (a) a clear note (b) an unclear note
40. 40.😡 Two friends are too angry to listen to each other. What should they do first? (a) walk off forever (b) calm down first (c) send long texts (d) argue louder

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